Howard Dvorkin receiving the Horatio Alger Award on stage, holding the bronze bust and medal while congratulating fellow honorees during the formal ceremony.

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When could credit card interest rates become affordable again? Experts weigh in

By: Tim Maxwell | Source: Money Watch

“The only certain prediction is that our economy will remain unpredictable for many more months,” said Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com. “Until we have clarity about the on-again-off-again tariffs and their impact, I wouldn’t count on rates dropping.”

These are the most effective debt relief strategies to use right now, experts say

By: Aly Yale | Source: Money Watch

“Now Americans are rediscovering their value,” Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com, says.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans think household debt affecting their health, study says

By: Matt Sczesny | Source: WPTV

“Actually, 50% of all marriages fail, and the No. 1 reason is financial pressure,” Dvorkin said. “I can’t tell you how many times I get a letter on a monthly basis or an email, (saying) ‘thank you for saving my family, thank you for saving my marriage, thank you for saving my life.'”

This Davie founder uses his debt relief website to pay it forward

By: Michael Butler | Source: The Miami Herald

Long before he opened his company’s headquarters in South Florida, Debt.com founder Howard Dvorkin grew up Jewish in a mostly Italian working-class neighborhood in Toms River, New Jersey.

Ordinary Americans Are Feeling the Strain of Record-High US Credit-Card Debt

By: Alexander Jones | Source: International Banker

“Even if headlines suggest inflation is cooling, everyday Americans are still feeling its full weight at home,” “Our findings show that many are forced to lean on high-interest credit cards just to get by—yet most haven’t taken steps to explore solutions that could help them regain control.”

5 Times to Skip the Chatbox and Call Your Credit Card Company

By: Dawn Papandrea | Source: U.S. News and World Report

“There’s a simple reason your credit card issuer will do this,” says Howard Dvorkin, certified public accountant and chairman of Debt.com. “If you’ve been a good longtime customer, they don’t want to lose you. It costs money to recruit new customers. Many times, it’s cheaper to keep their existing customers happy.”

Retirees: Is Your Local Bank Closing? Four Ways to Cope

By: Donna Fuscaldo | Source: Kiplinger

“If your bank is closing a local branch, don’t panic — but don’t delay, either,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com. “Be proactive. Get support. And know that managing money in today’s world means staying flexible. With the right help, even big changes like this can become manageable.”

Debt Snowball Method: A Step-by-Step Guide to Paying Off Debt

By: Angela Mae | Source: Credible

“Use whatever you save to pay down the next debt,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA, debt counselor and chairman at Debt.com. “Whatever you do, don’t spend that savings on anything that isn’t crucial to your life. Otherwise, the whole exercise becomes meaningless.”

How does inflation impact credit card debt? Experts weigh in

By: Matt Richardson | Source: Money Watch

“Inflation doesn’t just raise prices; it hikes interest rates, too,” says Howard Dvorkin, chairman of Debt.com. “That credit card that once charged 18% interest might now be up to 22%. That’s because inflation eats into the profits of credit card issuers just like it eats into your household budget.”

What Is Debt Settlement and How Does It Work?

By: Amy Boyington | Source: Credible

“Choosing a debt settlement company is a lot like buying a new car,” says Howard Dvorkin, a CPA, debt solutions author, and the founder and chairman of Debt.com. “You research price, reliability, and safety.”

Americans Have a Credit Card Debt Problem

By: Alice Gibbs | Source: Newsweek

“It’s so easy,” he said. “There’s almost zero friction to overspending with a credit card. Being a credit card issuer is one of the few businesses where you profit if your customers are going broke.” “Since we don’t teach personal finance in most high schools and almost no colleges, credit card debt has become a rampant social problem,” he said. “And because everyone is doing it, many people think it’s just the way things are.”

Prepare Your Family for the Financial and Legal Aftermath of Your Death

By: Kiplinger Advisor Collective | Source: Kiplinger Advisor Collective

“Yes, you need a will, but what about your remains? With a funeral costing around $8,000 in the U.S., you can save your loved ones stress and money if you’re clear about what you want and set aside enough money to cover the expense. You don’t want your heirs trying to decipher your wishes based on previous conversations, and you definitely don’t want them paying for your funeral after you’re gone.”